FM/AM Poor Reception on newly installed Alpine 9833
Blue Benz
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Reception is horrible. Many stations that were clear on the factory radio now have static. Shop put in an antenna booster and made it only slightly better (and cost me $50).
If the radio is in "LOCAL" mode, it will not lock on any station when you hit search! You have to change to "DX" (Distance mode).
sounds like the antenna isn't even connected. try using an antenna just plugged directly into the alpine, and not connected to the fender etc.. just holding it. that should be a test of the antenna itself.
alpines have very good tuners.. you shouldn't have this problem. there's a very slight chance you just got a unit with a bad tuner as well, and yould suggest replacement.
if the Mercedes has a power antenna, be SURE it's extending properly when the tuner is turned on.
sounds like the antenna isn't even connected. try using an antenna just plugged directly into the alpine, and not connected to the fender etc.. just holding it. that should be a test of the antenna itself.
alpines have very good tuners.. you shouldn't have this problem. there's a very slight chance you just got a unit with a bad tuner as well, and yould suggest replacement.
if the Mercedes has a power antenna, be SURE it's extending properly when the tuner is turned on.
Anonymous
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Having the same issue here. I'm taking the car back to the installer and having them take a look. Hopefully it is just a disconnected antenna and not a bad HU.
Just got back from the installer. He says that everything is connected correctly. He wants me to bring it back when later when he has more time to look at it.
My Car: 2004 Subaru Impreza TS (antenna is in the rear window) HU: Alpine 9831
That happens ocasionaly when installing a New Reciever. When buying a new Reciever, always look at the FM sensitivity (usually 9.3 bfr). Clarion usually has an FM Sensitivity of 11 bfr. Find out what your sensitivity rating is.
Bo Gus2004
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The problem was that the installer did not connect the powered antenna, he "forgot". Which translates into I didn't know how. I had to bring him coloured photos of the proper installation and he corrected the problem in five minutes.